Whether you’re interested in historic sites, culture for children, a festival or outdoor activities, La Habra offers a range of distinct attractions. Local highlights include marked landmarks, a museum with activities for children ages two to eight, parks, tennis and a bike trail.
Historic Traces in La Habra
The historic corridor “The Boulevard of the Bells” runs along today’s La Habra Boulevard. Replicas of bells dating from 1906 follow the original route of El Camino Real through the area. The corridor thus connects a present-day street with a historic route.
At the corner of La Habra Boulevard and Euclid Street, a bell and a plaque mark La Habra’s Birthplace. The first post office was established there in 1898, officially naming the settlement La Habra. The two dates refer to different things: 1906 relates to the replica bells, while 1898 marks the post office’s naming of the settlement.
Richard Nixon is also associated with a historic site in La Habra: He opened his first law office on La Habra Boulevard, at the site of today’s Community Center.
The La Habra Old Settlers Historical Society presents the city’s development through historic photographs, documents, maps, artifacts and eyewitness accounts. Its range of topics spans the mission era, agriculture and citrus history, the discovery of oil, and the city’s founding and growth. Alongside individual historic sites, it also focuses on longer chapters in the city’s development.
Museum, Festival and Tennis
The Children’s Museum at La Habra offers hands-on educational and cultural experiences for children ages two to eight. Its features include seven interactive galleries and an outdoor dinosaur garden. The building also has a historic connection: The museum is partially housed in a former Union Pacific train depot dating from 1923.
The annual Corn Festival is usually held on the first weekend in August at El Centro-Lions Park and attracts several thousand visitors from La Habra and nearby communities. If you’d like to plan your trip around the festival, check the exact dates in advance.
The iTennis Center La Habra has twelve full-size tennis courts, lit at night, as well as two mini courts for children. Offerings include group training, private tennis lessons and public play. Public play is subject to court availability; schedules and availability may also change. Check the latest options before making plans.
Parks and Bike Trail
The parks offer different features: La Bonita Park has a skatepark, while Vin Scully Centennial Park has a walking path and dog runs for large and small dogs. Vista del Valle Park is a 30-acre nature park planted with Japanese cherry trees.
Brio Park is home to the Splash Zone, with a play area designed around a train theme. Seasonal operating details may change, so check the latest information before planning a visit. Park and facility details may also change, so it’s a good idea to check in advance if you want to use a particular facility.
The Coyote Creek Bikeway is 0.8 miles long and runs along the east bank of the Coyote Creek flood control channel. It extends between Imperial Highway in La Habra and Hillsborough Road in La Mirada.
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